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Where will your sound lead you? Explore the Native Instruments Summer Sale
Save 30% on instruments, effects, and sounds in our Summer Sale. Find the tools to keep your tracks moving and…
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An announcement from Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments
To our friends, artists, partners, collaborators, and community: After three months of hard work, and three months of extraordinary loyalty…
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The 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2026
Explore the 110 best free Kontakt instruments and libraries, curated by our team. Find top free Kontakt Player synths, pianos,…
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Go all in with Komplete 26: here’s what’s new
Dive into Komplete 26. Discover the iconic Absynth, LCO Producer Strings, and Circular, and master your tracks with iZotope and…
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Introducing Absynth 6: The iconic hybrid synth returns with unprecedented depth and expression
Explore the rebirth of Absynth with a new interface, hybrid synthesis tools, expressive control, and a deeper library of surreal…
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Sound design in Massive: Saad Ayub’s essential techniques
Learn how Saad Ayub transforms presets in Massive into unique sounds with layering, modulation, and processing tricks to speed up…
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Iconic samples in music and where they came from
Learn about 10 iconic samples in music, their origins, and how they were used in famous tracks. Explore the best…
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Drum programming in house music with Maschine: Saraga shares advice on next-level grooves
House producer Saraga breaks down his drum programming techniques in Maschine, sharing how he creates energetic, humanized grooves that drive…
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What is modulation in music production? How to use it to bring life to your track
Create movement in your tracks with modulation in music. Explore synth modulation, frequency modulation, and modulation effects.
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How Black V Neck uses Ozone to keep their mixes loud without killing dynamics
Black V Neck breaks down mastering topics like dynamics processing, compressors, limiters, and maximizers in Ozone, plus insights on their…
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Timeless sound in production: lessons from St. Lucia on blending past and present
Explore how St. Lucia blends vintage tones and modern techniques in music production, using Kontakt to craft a timeless, authentic…
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What is the phaser effect? How to use phasers in music production
In this guide to phaser effects we’ll look at how they work, and how they can be used creatively and…
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What is pluggnb music? How to make your own pluggnb tracks
Learn what pluggnb music is and how to create an atmospheric, hazy pluggnb track from scratch in this step-by-step guide.
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Learn how to DJ with Traktor: Explore beginner and intermediate courses from Crossfader
Learn more about beginner and intermediate DJ courses from the professionals at Crossfader. Learn essential skills, techniques, and unlock your…
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Introducing custom User Chords in Maschine 3
Learn how to craft custom chord sets in Maschine 3. Create, save, and recall your own chord sets for personalized…
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Achieving analog warmth in the box: Avoure on mastering for millions of streams
Discover mastering secrets from Avoure to create warm, dynamic tracks. Learn how to achieve pro-quality sound for clubs, playlists, and…
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How to use automation in music production
Learn what automation is in music production and discover technical and creative tips for automating parameters to enhance your tracks.
The latest from NI 360
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5 ways compression can give you a rich, harmonically-driven sound
Discover compression techniques to add a harmonic-rich sound to your tracks using tools from the NI 360 Essentials subscription.
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How to get a cohesive sound with mixing and mastering
Discover tips for using EQ, compression, reverb, and delay in mixing and mastering to create a mix that sounds consistent,…
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How to keep your music sounding fresh with modulation
Discover how to keep your music engaging and present with powerful modulation techniques.
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5 ways to (finally) finish your track
Do you struggle finishing tracks? Discover five practical strategies to streamline your music production workflow using the NI 360 subscription.
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5 creative reverb techniques to try in your productions
Discover creative reverb techniques to transform your music production. Learn about mixing with reverb, and explore Native Instruments reverbs using…
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5 ways to use Noire for immersive soundscapes
Create deep, dreamy soundscapes with just a few notes. Learn sound design techniques for scoring and ambient music using Noire,…
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How to layer rhythmic and melodic patterns with Playbox
Discover how Playbox empowers beat makers and music producers to build deep, layered rhythmic and melodic patterns for professional sound.
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Exploring Native Instruments 360
Explore Native Instruments’ 360 subscription plan. Find out what’s on offer in these flexible, commitment-free subscription packages.
